Alex Wasserman talks about his late start in piano and how that has strengthened his teaching, recommends one of his favorite books, and shares a hopeful view for the future of classical music.

Cindy DeFoor shares about her career as a piano teacher throughout the Southeast Region of the US, the influence of GMTA on her life as a student of piano and now as a teacher, and what advice she would give to young professionals.

To hear Cindy's compositions, go to: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdK5SK0fMMjDhf9y9mBZ4dw

Monique Arar discusses a return to music after working in the non-profit sector, the importance of parental support for student success, and teaching composition to her students.

Anne-Marie Cherry discusses her musical beginnings in Texas, discovering effective practicing, a semester-long book club she hosts with her students, and current pedagogical and performance projects.

Javian Brabham shares about his educational journey from rural South Carolina to teaching in academia, the process of overcoming a performance injury, and advice for young professionals.

Wendy Warner talks about her childhood in Chicago, studies at the Curtis Institute, and growth as a teacher in Georgia.

Harpist Lisa Handman talks about her journey from her initial love of music to a life in the corporate world that eventually led to a return to music; She speaks from personal experience about the importance of following your dreams.

Boris Abramov, violinist, talks about his musical upbringing in Israel, his development at the Schwob School of Music under Professor Sergiu Schwartz, and the high value he places on fundamentals in playing and teaching.

Kelly Bryant shares about her love-at-first sight reaction to the flute, her performance and teaching career, and practical advice for parents about encouraging a love of music in children.

Joshua Pifer talks about his beginnings in Tokyo, Japan, being a pre-med major who rejected a medical school acceptance for a life of music, and his journey to his current teaching position at Valdosta State University.